Description
A quick and fresh pasta dish featuring ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant; do not let it brown.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Stir in the fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality canned tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more reserved pasta water until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: tomato, basil, pasta, quick, vegetarian, simple sauce